Lore Lindu National Park known as
Endemics Gallery
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| Satanic Nightjar Photo by Monal |
The largest of Sulawesi’s national parks, lore Lindu covers some 230,000
ha.It has an impressive altitudinal range from 300 m to a dizzy 2,610 m above
sea level, and includes lowland, lower montane, and upper montane(elfin)
forests.There is probably nowhere better to see Sulawesi’s unique avifauna:with
80% of the island’s endemic species, this park has a well-deserved reputation
for producing the goods, particularly the montane specialties. You will need
at least one week would be better.
Unsurpassed Roadside Birding, The best birding is to be found along the park’s only road, which climbs
up to 1,620 m before descending to the napu valley. walk 4 km to
the main road, then turn right, passing the park office check-point at Tongoa
after 100 m.You can easily walk along this road up to about 900 m above sea
level, If you are fit,you could walk the 14 km from the village to the shelter shed
at Km
Post 57, a convenient camping spot and launching pad for upper montane
gems to be found along the track to Anaso.This will take you through lowland
jungle, palm forest, and riverine forest with the massive endemic Eucalypus deglupta,to lower montane
forest,dominated by oaks and chestnuts,starting at around 1,500 m.
Working this road for several days in succession will keep rewarding you,
as the forest is full of birds, noisy Caerulean cuckoo shrikes forage in the
sub-canopy as Sulawesi Cicadabirds feed quietly higher up. Smaller birds
include the Black-fronted White-eye, black Sunbird, Black-naped Monarch, and the
Citrine,Island and(oddly)Mangrove Blue Flycatchers.At ground level there are
remarkably few birds, Sulawesi Babblers are
the exception, but Maleo has also been seen along this stretch of road. After
crossing the uncharacteristically well-built bridge over the river just below
Dongi-Dongi mining camp, watch out for Ivory backed Wood-swallows (a nice
change from the common or garden White-breasted variety).
Birding the Lower Areas, It is
comforting to know that, barring an unforeseen volcanic eruption or the
like, you simply cannot miss some of the most spectacular endemic birds that
Sulawesi has to offer.Of course you will tremble uncontrollably when you first
clap eyes on the awesome Red-knobbed Hornbill, but the effect soon wears off
after you have seen your 29th flock’Far better, then, to catch sight
of the rather comical-looking little tarictic Hornbill, which travels in small
groups, often well below the canopy. Situated at an altitude of 680 m, Lore Lindu offers an opportunity to see much of the Sulawesi lowland avifauna, although is
perhaps not low enough for seven of the
endemic kingfishers. Behind the guest-houses at Wuasa, keep yours ears and eyes
open for the rarely seen snoring and Bare-eyed rails, both reported in this
vicinity.White-breasted waterhen, Barred rail and isabelline bush-hen are more
likely, however, and in the late afternoon the distinctive chatter of the latter
is often heard from the grassy alang-alang clearings.
Mynas and Malkohas, Mynas are a special feature of Lore Lindu and you will see them ad nauseam. Noisy flocks of Finch-billed
Mynas and pairs of fantastically long-tailed White-necked Mynas call harshly on
every bend. The short-crested Myna,with its awkward, mushroom-shaped head, is
less conspicuous. endemic myna: the Fiery browed. this is just the beginning. Flocks
of piebald Piping Crows give their wheeep
calls as they move through the forest canopy. Group of fabulous
Yellow-billed Malkohas, sometimes accompanied by a pair Of Bay Couccals, travel
through the middle and lower forest levels, often following a band of Tonkin
Macaques. many other stunned is to be found on the forest edge: Purple-winged
Rollers, hanging out on exposed tree limbs, and the large, Pink-bellied, endemic
Ashy Wood pecker, creeping up tree trunks.
A bird watching in Sulawesi with Sultan Birding Tours is a truly satisfying experience. It
doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an expert: the variety and uniqueness of the birds of Sulawesi you can observe on this Island is amazing. With unique species, there
is plenty to look for. Many species are endemic either to Sulawesi or Halmahera.
There are many reasons why this region is preferred by birders: it’s a small
country with varied habitats and an astounding biodiversity, with a strong
infrastructure that supports visitors,
so bird watchers can stay in a forest
lodge take bird watching hikes with an experienced and knowledgeable local
guide, Think about it: there are more species in Sulawesi including Tangkoko
Nature Reserve, Minahasa Highlands, Dumoga Bone National Park, Lore Lindu
National Park, Sangihe Islands. We can assist you by arranging a
birdwatching packages, where you’ll be able to stay surrounded by nature in
the local lodges, go on hikes or tours to national parks or reserves with
knowledgeable local guides, and get the chance to see and hear multiple species
of birds and other animals. We arrange all details so you can concentrate on
enjoying your holidays.
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